Guest Writer

For immediate release: Canby, Oregon — October 2025 The Mark Prairie Historical Society (MPHS) is proud to announce the hiring of Blaine Oswald as Site Manager for the historic Mark Prairie Schoolhouse. Alongside this appointment, MPHS is inviting community members, neighbors, and history enthusiasts to join as members, to volunteer, and to attend the October 18th Member, Guest & Neighbor Meeting and Potluck  at the restored 1879 landmark. Upcoming Event: Oct. 18 Member, Guest & Neighbor...

No Tricks, Just Treats Come bring your little goblins and super heroes to see us at Sandy’s Trick or Treat Trail October 25th from 2-4 p.m. Our members will be out in front of the library, sporting our favorite costumes and offering a warm welcome as part of our ongoing commitment to connection and service in Sandy. The Trick or Treat Trail is a great opportunity not only for kids in costumes to fill their buckets, but also for businesses and service organizations to meet our neighbors.  One...

As the weather cools down and you spend more time inside, you may start thinking about improvements you want to make in your home. Look no further than the Hillsboro Home Remodeling Show November 14-16 at the Wingspan Event Center, produced by Oregon Hearth and Home Events and sponsored by Mattress World Northwest. “The Portland Metro Area keeps growing, and with a beautiful venue like the Wingspan Event Center, it seemed like a natural fit to start a home show in Hillsboro,” says owner Kelly...